With more than 30 workshops led by industry experts, the Virginia Volunteerism Conference is "can't miss" annual event for nonprofit and service organizations from across the state! Presented by the Virginia Office on Volunteerism and Community Services and the Virginia Service Foundation, this year's conference is May 7-8, at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Richmond - Midlothian. Early Bird Registration is now open so don't miss this opportunity to experience a diverse array of instructional workshops, network with your peers, and get inspired by dynamic speakers.
Are you an organization looking to reach Virginia's nonprofits? This event is the perfect opportunity to stand out in the crowd by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor. For more information, visit VirginiaService.virginia.gov. Information on workshops and speakers will be announced soon.
Big Read Grants support community-wide reading programs that encourage participation by diverse audiences. Deadline: Jan. 24
Franklin County Community Investment Grants fund programs addressing one or more of the following priority strategies: housing stability and homelessness prevention, transportation to services and supports, access to healthcare, and access to healthy and affordable foods. Deadline: Feb. 13
City of Richmond's 2019 MLK Day Service and Remembrance Event (Richmond) - Volunteers can choose to serve at one of eight different service projects. Review projects and sign up
Volunteer Alexandria MLK Day of Service (Alexandria) - Projects will include assembling emergency preparedness starter kits, sorting donated food and creating no-sew blankets. There are opportunities for volunteers of all ages! Sign Up
Spread the Word About the Earned Income Tax Credit: EITC Awareness Day is January 25th
EITC Awareness Day is a great opportunity to increase eligibility awareness of refundable credits that many miss claiming or don't get right. On January 25th, join other organizations, elected officials, government agencies, schools, employers and others to spread the word about the EITC. Why is getting the word out so important? The IRS estimates four of five eligible taxpayers claim and get the EITC. Best of all, EITC (combined with the Child Tax Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit) is a financial boost for working people and your local economy. EITC greatly reduces poverty for working families. These working family credits have lifted an estimated 9.4 million people out of poverty, including 5 million or more than half of them children.
Kimbra, who is currently serving a second year as an AmeriCorps member with Rappahannock Goodwill - Goodskills Literacy Corps in Fredericksburg, says the experience has opened up a whole new world to her. "I've had an exciting service year and as I begin on my second term I am elated on what I will discover about myself and others that I tutor," she says. "The most rewarding experience is meeting and interacting with a diversity of people. This volunteer position has enlightened me in enormous ways. Between the personal development training, conferences, workshops and online studies -- I feel confident that AmeriCorps will propel me into being an unrestricted mouthpiece for volunteers around the community and the country. I hope to at least once speak at a workshop or host an AmeriCorps Launch this year!"
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